N5 1JT is a mixed residential area on Corsica Street, 0.7km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Highbury ward and the Islington North constituency.
Day-to-day life in N5 1JT has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.5M.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1JT are sourced from Output Area E00013659 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORSICA STREET, N5 1JT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORSICA STREET, N5 1JT.
308
40
£ 82,000 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1JT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
N5 1JT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1JT. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 904,000
3 sales · Mean £ 953,370
Terraced
£ 1,650,000
11 sales · Mean £ 1,596,747
Semi-Detached
£ 2,200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N5 1JT is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
Canonbury Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
Highbury Fields School
Drayton Park Primary School
Laycock Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Islington Wine0.9 km
- Aria0.9 km
- Forequarter@Budgens0.6 km
- Froonies LTD0.8 km
- Udderlicious Ice Cream0.7 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
146 nearby- Strek0.7 km
- Amici Coffee Deli0.3 km
- Euphorium Bakery0.7 km
- House of Hammerton0.4 km
- Mr Lobo0.8 km
- + 141 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- FATE0.7 km
- The Beach Hut0.6 km
- Strong Grub0.8 km
- China's Taste0.6 km
- KFC0.4 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Duchess Of Kent0.6 km
- Famous Cocktail Bar0.3 km
- The Hope And Anchor Public House0.6 km
- The Lamb0.4 km
- The White Swan Public House0.4 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Highbury Centre0.5 km
- Islington Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highbury & Islington0.2 km
- Drayton Park0.5 km
- Canonbury0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.3 km
- Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.3 km
- Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.4 km
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.4 km
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N51JT · Data under Open Government Licence